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Lifestyle
& Society -- "Affluenza,"
rat-raised children, and
how we can make
it better!
The Rat
Race is
trying to sink its rat feet into virtually every aspect of our lives.
But it doesn't have to be that way, and here are some resources to
stimulate your thoughts and creativity, and help you take those running
shoes off your (and your family's) feet -- temporarily or permanently.
Rebelliously
Yours,
Chris
& Mike
Related
Web Sites
The
Simplicity Forum - "The
Simplicity Forum is an invitational leadership alliance of academics
and authors, activist and artists, educators and entrepreneurs who seek
to promote simplicity in our work, and seek to practice it in our
lives. Together we are committed to achieving and honoring simple, just
and sustainable ways of life."
Gimundo
- "Gimundo is a news supplement that reports true stories of good news
from around the globe. Its free daily newsletter delivers original
reporting and a fresh dose of good news to subscribers’
inboxes every
morning, while its online community facilitates engagement via forums,
chat rooms, blogs and video sharing capabilities. Not fluff, Gimundo
offers a respite from the barrage of bad news by reporting real news
stories that inspire hope and celebrate all things good. Its creators
have successfully managed large companies and start-ups in the consumer
products, Internet advertising, media and entertainment sectors. "
The Smart
Woman's Guide
to a Simple Life - "Simple living is spending your time on
the
things, activities, and people that you truly care about. Simple living
is sustaining a healthy life balance—not the static, stable
balance of
equilibrium, but the fluid, shifting balance of a tightrope walker
maintaining a secure foothold on life while still moving forward."
Community
-
"What is community and why should educators be concerned with it? We
explore the development of theory around community, and the
significance of boundaries, social networks and social norms - and why
attention to social capital and communion may be important."
Getting
A Life - "If you would
like to lead a simpler, less stressful, more meaningful and
ecologically sound life, we encourage you to explore this site to
discover how. We’re not selling anything or asking for
donations. We’re
simply offering a path to a better way of living for you, the planet
and future generations. We wish you well on your personal journey in
Getting a Life!"
Simple Living
America -
"Simple living is a spark of essence in life. It shines a beam of light
on each person’s core values. It points a bright ray toward
satisfaction and sufficiency. Now more than ever, the simplicity field
is blazing forward in society."
Share, Save, Spend
- "We
have created this site to help people of all ages develop and maintain
healthy financial habits, and to offer advice on creating financial
values based on the Share-Save-Spend™ approach to money."
The
Simple Living Network
- "Since 1996 The Simple Living Network has been providing resources,
tools, examples and contacts for conscious, simple, healthy and
restorative living."
Take
Back Your Time - "Take Back Your Time is a major
U.S./Canadian
initiative to challenge the epidemic of overwork, over-scheduling and
time famine that now threatens our health, our families and
relationships, our communities and our environment."
Work
to Live - "Work to Live is
an organization that advocates work-life balance and promotes the
critical role time off and vacations play in time on. The Santa
Monica-based group has proposed a three-week minimum paid-leave law to
provide Americans with statutory protection against vanishing
vacations."
Center
for the New American Dream
- "The Center for a New American Dream works to decrease and shift
American consumption while also identifying ways for people to live
secure and fulfilling lives."
Co-Op
America - "We work for a
world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy
and safe, and where the bounty of the Earth is preserved for all the
generations to come."
Virtual
Volunteering - "Virtual volunteering means volunteer tasks
completed, in whole or in part, via the Internet and a home or work
computer. It's also known as online volunteering, cyber service, online
mentoring, teletutoring and various other names. Virtual volunteering
allows agencies to expand the benefits of their volunteer programs, by
allowing for more volunteers to participate, and by utilizing
volunteers in new areas."
Volunteer
Match - "VolunteerMatch
is a
leader in the nonprofit world dedicated to helping
everyone find a great place to volunteer. The organization offers a
variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit,
volunteer and business leaders
committed to civic engagement. Our popular service welcomes millions of
visitors a year and has become the preferred internet recruiting tool
for more than 40,000 nonprofit organizations."
Circle of Simplicity:
Return to
the Good Life: "Cecile
is the founder of the Phinney EcoVillage, a project to build
Sustainability and Community in her North Seattle Neighborhood. The
theme is living Simpler, Slower, and Smaller. The EcoVillage sponsers a
monthly series on Slow Life in Seattle. For information, go to www.phinneyecovillage.net."
Work
Life
Balance
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Recommended
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- Robert
Putnam